VIETNAM TODAY

Locust swarm devastates bamboo crops in Quang Binh

A dense swarm of locusts has destroyed approximately 7 hectares of bamboo cultivated for shoots in Viet Trung Farm Town, located in the central province of Quang Binh, leaving local farmers reeling.

Vietnam’s overseas investment increases by 2.3 times in first five months

Vietnam's overseas investment surged in the first five months of 2025, reaching USD 317.3 million , a 130 per cent increase compared to the same period in 2024.

PM Pham Minh Chinh visits family of Vietnamese national in France

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and his spouse on June 7 afternoon (local time) visited the family of Vo Ba Luan - the owner of a restaurant in Nice.

Construction of key thermal power plant begins

The O Mon 4 Thermal Power Plant will bring Petrovietnam’s total installed capacity to over 9,3000 MW, accounting for around 10 per cent of the country’s total power capacity.

Beijing proposes easing export of rare earths to EU

China has proposed establishing a "green channel" to ease the export of rare earths to the European Union, the commerce ministry said Saturday, after Beijing restricted their sale abroad.

Vietnam to soon export first batch of ASF vaccine to Indonesia

Vietnam is set to export its first shipment of AVAC ASF LIVE African swine fever vaccine to Indonesia on June 9.

Vietnam surpasses 10 million stock trading accounts

Vietnam reached a new milestone with over 10 million stock trading accounts by the end of May, according to data from the Vietnam Securities Depository (VSD).

Injured dolphin dies a day after rescue off Danang coast

A 200-kilogramme dolphin rescued off the coast of Danang on June 5 has died just one day later due to serious injuries, according to marine rescue officials.

Three buses collide in Hue, injuring seven

At least seven people were injured after a chain-reaction crash involving three passenger buses late Friday night in Hue City.

Ho Chi Minh City police bust major counterfeit motor oil ring

Ho Chi Minh City police have dismantled a large-scale counterfeit motor oil production and distribution ring led by Nguyen Van Khanh, a 32-year-old man from Quang Ngai Province.

Vietnam posts USD 4.67 billion trade surplus in first five months of 2025

Vietnam recorded a trade surplus of USD 4.67 billion during the first five months of 2025, with total foreign trade reaching USD 355.79 billion, up 15.7 per cent year-on-year.

Prime Minister works with Estonian firms to accelerate projects in Vietnam

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh met with leaders of several major Estonian corporations in Tallinn on June 6 to boost investment and business cooperation in Vietnam.

Dong Nai–Dalat expressway project approved

Authorities in Lam Dong Province have approved a VND 18 trillion (approximately USD 690 million) expressway project connecting the Central Highlands region with southern Vietnam.

Vietnamese, Chinese carriers to launch first joint venture

Vietnam Airlines and China Southern Airlines have announced the launch of the first joint venture between a Vietnamese and a Chinese carrier, set to take effect on August 1, 2025.

Tens of thousands of supplement boxes dumped in HCM City

Thousands of supplement boxes have been found dumped in large heaps on a vacant lot in HCM City, sparking concerns over a possible attempt to dispose of counterfeit or substandard products.

Vietnamese Prime Minister holds talks with Estonian counterpart in Tallinn

PM Pham Minh Chinh held talks with his Estonian counterpart Kristen Michal in the capital of Tallinn on June 6 morning (local time) within the framework of his official visit to Estonia.

CPI climbs 3.21 per cent through May amid strong trade and FDI growth

Vietnam’s consumer price index recorded a steady increase in May, while trade and investment activities demonstrated strong momentum in the first five months of 2025.

HCM City forecast to face widespread rain

HCM City is set to see a heavy and widespread rainy spell, starting from this weekend, with total rainfall of 250–300mm.

Flash floods devastate mountainous commune in Nghe An

Prolonged heavy rainfall has triggered severe flash floods and landslides in Nhon Mai Commune, Tuong Duong District, in the central province of Nghe An.

150-kilogramme crocodile spotted in Ben Tre canal

A crocodile measuring approximately 2 metres in length and weighing around 150 kilogrammes was spotted in a canal in Giong Trom District, Ben Tre Province.

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